The Center for Religion in Public Life at Phillips recommends these five books on democracy and Christian Nationalism from our interim director, the Rev. Trista Soendker-Nicholson. Read Trista's blog for the details.

Booklist: Democracy and Christian Nationalism - Phillips Theological Seminary

This past week allowed me the opportunity to lead a congregational workshop on faith, democracy, and Christian Nationalism. The group was very engaged and asked great questions about how they […]

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Come see “Speculative Liturgies: The Perpetual Bloom of Greenwood.” Hear artist Anthony Suber with Trista Soendker-Nicholson on our "Faithful Disruption" podcast. You can meet Suber in person at the grand opening of the exhibition at 5:30 p.m. April 27. ptstulsa.edu/rpli/suber/ events.ptstulsa.edu

Art, Resistance, and Faith: A Conversation with Anthony Suber - Phillips Theological Seminary

On this episode of our Faithful Disruption podcast, Trista Soendker-Nicholson talks with the artist Anthony Suber about the intersection of his art, resistance and faith. He is the featured artist […]

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On this episode of our "Faithful Disruption" podcast, Trista Soendker-Nicholson talks with artist Anthony Suber about the intersection of his art, resistance and faith. See "Speculative Liturgies: The Perpetual Bloom of Greenwood." opening April 27. LINKS: ptstulsa.edu/rpli/suber events.ptstulsa.edu

Phillips presents Tulsa Race Massacre lecture by Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown titled “Indelible Injury, Forced Forgiveness, and Redefined Reconciliation.” Her research areas include African diaspora history focusing on African American spiritual values. ptstulsa.edu/lectures/

Five years in, and our annual Tulsa Race Massacre Lecturship keeps growing. April 27, we open the visual art exhibition by Anthony Suber. an artist whose practice spans galleries, public projects, and international exhibitions. Register and learn more at events.ptstulsa.edu.

What does it look like to follow Christ publicly, not just liturgically? Reflect on Palm Sunday — Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, his actions at the Temple, and what that means for faith communities today. Read the full post → ptstulsa.edu/rpli/palmsunday/ #PalmSunday #Lent2026 #PublicTheology

Join Isaiah's Palm Sunday Actions - Phillips Theological Seminary

During the season of Lent we join with Christians around the world as we open ourselves to practices and disciplines that align us more fully with Christ. Like many, I found myself […]

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Learn about the start of the Center for Religion in Public Life with our interim director, Trista Soendker Nicholoson, in this podcast episode. shows.acast.com/5ec9354fd061...

The Genesis of the Center for Religion in Public Life | Faithful Disruption: Religion in Public Life

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The SAVE Act would disenfranchise millions of Americans of all ages and races, but younger voters and voters of color would suffer disproportionately. bit.ly/4rA2p4R

New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting

The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.

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Several Phillips Theological Seminary alums who have been or are in Minnesota are putting their faith into action and also supporting our alum, Dan Adolphson, First Christin Church in Minneapolis. The photo shows our alums (left to right) Joshua Shawnee, Chris Moore, Kelley Becker and Dan Adolphson.

The Center for Religion in Public Life at Phillips is commenting on another shooting death of an observer in Minneapolis. Phillips Theological Seminary continues to stand in solidarity with the overwhelming show of support for beloved community in Minneapolis...READ MORE: ptstulsa.edu/rpli/ice/

Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Okla. has selected the Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson as interim executive director of its Center for Religion in Public Life, beginning January 1, ptstulsa.edu/2025/11/04/c....

Phillips Names the Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson as Center for Religion in Public Life Interim Executive Director - Phillips Theological Seminary

Phillips Theological Seminary welcomes the Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson as interim executive director of the Center for Religion in Public Life. She will begin her two-year term on January 1, […]

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We are dedicated to ensuring our students have the utmost support as they walk the path of their seminary journey. This is why we are proud to offer a $21,000 annual living stipend to select students! Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.

Seminary Scholars - Phillips Theological Seminary

Seminary Scholars Program The Phillips Seminary Scholars Program awards eight annual full tuition scholarships, plus an annual living stipend of $10,500-$21,000 to select applicants. Awardees must be…

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We want your "Hot Take!" What’s something you wish you knew before starting seminary? Share your wisdom, laughs, and lessons for our incoming Seminary Scholars who are curious about what seminary life. Leave your comments below. If you’re curious go to ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... for info.

Master of Divinity student, Julia Gaughan, defended her master's thesis, “Stuck: The Current State of Progressive Christian Racial Justice Work and the Need for White Identity Reformation.” Those overseeing Julia’s research were Dr. Peter Capretto, and Drs. Kathy McCallie and Joe Bessler as readers.

The wait is almost over... you are cordially invited to the ribbon cutting of Bedford House! The ribbon cutting on Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. will be followed by light refreshments and building tours. Learn more at ptstulsa.edu/bedfordhouse

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Bedford House Opening Soon Phillips Theological Seminary is creating a new “place of belonging” called Bedford House on our Tulsa, Okla. campus near historic Route 66 to support students, wherever […]

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Meet our second speaker, A. Robert Jaeger. He co-founded Partners for Sacred Places in 1989. Previously, he worked with the Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporation as Senior Vice President for the Historic Religious Properties Program. Learn more at

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Your next great adventure could be waiting for you right here in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Step into something bold and meaningful by becoming a Seminary Scholar. Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.

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Seminary Scholars Program The Phillips Seminary Scholars Program awards eight annual full tuition scholarships, plus an annual living stipend of $10,500-$21,000 to select applicants. Awardees must be…

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Are you interested in the Seminary Scholars program at Phillips and ready to take the next step? You are invited to our Seminary Scholars virtual open house on Tuesday, December 9 from 6:30-8 p.m.! Register for the Seminary Scholars Open house at our Link in Bio at

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We’re proud to welcome Dr. Sarah Lund as a keynote speaker for Remind & Renew 2026! Ever since college, Lund knew she wanted to dedicate her life to serving God and helping others. Learn more about Sarah at

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Ministry is demanding work. It requires continual renewal. Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry Enrichment Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program is designed to meet this need by offering structured, affordable opportunities for ongoing learning. ptstulsa.edu/events/minis...

Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking two faculty positions to begin July 1, 2026: Assistant Professor of the History(ies) of Global Christianity(ies) and Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible. Full job descriptions are online at ptstulsa.edu/employment/

We are proud to host a group of incredible speakers for our Indigenous North American event “Unraveling Empire at the Kitchen Table: Native Women’s Wisdom” on Monday, November 3! ptstulsa.edu/events

You have a few more days to register for our Phillips virtual open house for our seminary Master’s degree programs! Hosted by Phillips President Douglas Powe and Vice President of Academic Affairs the Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison. Oct. 28 6:30–8 p.m. Register at our Link in Bio linkin.bio/phillipssemi...

We want to extend a special THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Pride@Phillips event last week! We are proud to host quarterly events such as Pride@Phillips that intertwine art and lecture to cultivate powerful conversation that inspire actionable and meaningful work.

For the Fall 2025 semester, Phillips Theological Seminary will provide virtual open house sessions for prospective students interested in enrolling in either the Seminary Scholars or the Doctor of Ministry programs. Tuesday, November 11 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Link in Bio at linkin.bio/phillipssemi...

Phillips is grateful to have Kristin Gentry Hoover as our featured exhibition artist for this year’s Pride@Phillips! Don’t miss your chance to meet Kristin during our open reception of the event at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about Pride@Phillips, visit ptstulsa.edu/events

At Phillips, we would like to highlight our partners and sponsorships for this year’s Pride@Phillips event: • PFLAG Tulsa • Youth Services of Tulsa • Oklahomans for Equality • Oklahoma Religious Trauma Network Thank you for helping us make our work to uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ voices possible! 🏳️🌈

Rev. Cody J. Sanders is our keynote speaker for this year’s Pride@Phillips event on Monday, October 13 only at Phillips Theological Seminary. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m., lecture starts at 6:30 p.m. See the interview with Dr. Sanders at youtu.be/mUtfSYwinPU Register for free at ptstulsa.edu/events

Speaker Interview: Rev. Cody J. Sanders

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Phillips Theological Seminary invites you to celebrate the inauguration of President F. Douglas Powe Jr, PhD on Sunday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Join alumni and our community for the ceremony, which will be held at Harvard Avenue Christian Church in Tulsa and streamed. www.youtube.com/live/1hiCLfY...

We are thrilled to announce that two of our students, Laticia Lee and Leigh Larson, are 2025–26 Global Theological Fellows through Higher Education and Leadership Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They join a cohort of 10 fellows from around the world.